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A Taylor for Every Budget

Rule of thumb: Buy the best guitar you can afford with your budget. Most stores offer special financing during the holidays to help you get more guitar for your money. Here's what you'll get when you use your budget to buy a Taylor:

Playability

Cheaply made guitars are harder to play and don't stay in tune. Taylor guitars feature an easy-playing neck that will encourage players to stick with it.

Baby Taylor $329

GS Mini-e $599

This short-scale acoustic has a big sound to go with its small profile and price tag. Perfect for jamming, practice time, and home recording, it’s a favorite of college students and traveling musicians.

How to Find the Right Beginner Guitar

Look for a comfortable body.

Check for a slim, playable neck.

The Taylor neck provides a slim profile that allows the player to fret strings without hand strain. We also design our guitars with low action, meaning that the strings are closer to the fretboard than you’ll find on most guitars.

Buying a Guitar for a Guitarist

If you’re buying for a seasoned guitar player, maybe it’s time to look for the next instrument that they’ll treasure forever.

Unforgettable Gifts

814ce Deluxe $3,999

An upgraded twist on our flagship guitar, the 814ce DLX performs well across a range of styles. Its balanced, clear tone with articulate high notes and a punchy midrange make it an excellent choice for fingerstyle players and strummers.

T5z Classic Deluxe $2,199

This electric-acoustic hybrid utilizes a narrow body and our signature neck profile to deliver a smooth, electric feel, while the three-pickup configuration gives you five tone options so that you’re ready for any musical situation.

714ce $2,999

A favorite performance guitar of pro players, the 714ce boasts a rich sound from a combo of solid spruce and Indian rosewood. This guitar is perfect for live performance, recording, or at-home playing.

322e 12-Fret $2,049

Perfect for fingerstyle players and those who enjoy the feel of a slightly shorter neck, the 322e 12-fret will bring classic looks and a bright, articulate sound to the lucky person who unwraps it this year.

What’s Important to an Experienced Guitarist?

Sound Quality

Unique Acoustic Guitars

An experienced player probably has a couple 6-string acoustics, but you can still give them something special: 12-string, baritone, 12-fret, and nylon-string guitars provide new sounds and broader musical horizons.

TaylorSense

Help them take care of their new guitar with TaylorSense, our integrated guitar monitoring system. Built into a concealed battery box, TaylorSense detects the relative humidity, temperature, and impact status of your guitar, providing updates wirelessly to your smartphone.

Accessories and Add-Ons

There’s no bigger bummer than opening a brand-new guitar and discovering that you don’t have what you need to play it. By adding just a few key items, you can make sure that your gift is as special and meaningful as your loved one deserves.

Digital Tuner

All music stores sell tuners, and they’re essential for beginners who aren’t experienced enough to tune their first guitar by ear.

Apparel

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy a nylon-stringed guitar for a beginner?

We don’t recommend it. Nylon strings are softer than steel strings, but guitars with nylon strings have very wide necks that are difficult for beginners.

Should I buy an electric or acoustic guitar first?

It depends on the gift recipient. Are they obsessed with hard rock and heavy guitars? If so, electric might be the way to go. However, acoustic guitars are perfect for beginners, since they’re portable and don’t require an amp. That means your giftee can easily take it to lessons, to school, or to a friend’s place to jam with others.

I need a guitar for a beginner. What features should I look for?

Start with a guitar with a comfortable neck (like a Taylor!), a solid top, and a body size that isn’t too big for the recipient. A guitar that fits those three criteria will probably be great for a beginner, and will likely last a long time before you need to upgrade.

Do new guitars come with cases?

All Taylor guitars come with either a padded gig bag or a hard case, but many other brands don’t offer this convenience. If the guitar doesn’t come with a case, we recommend a hard case to protect your guitar from impact and climate damage.

Where can I find lessons?

Ask the salesperson if the music store offers a free lesson with the purchase of the guitar, or if they offer scheduled lessons in store. A chord chart is a great place to start for a new guitarist, and most stores will be able to provide references for local instructors if you ask.

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